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James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer
and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.
Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i
with his best friend and spiritual adviser Ivanka-Obama, The Bipartisan Dog!
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| A Kapaa Cotton Candy Sunrise! 11-14-18 Photo courtesy; James "Kimo" Rosen |
Publishers note;
This is a non political blog. My non political blogs usually don't get near as many views as the blogs that are politically motivated.
Local politics do well, the blogs that do best are the blogs that have anything to do with 45, POTUS, (The Donald) Trump. People are obsessed with Trump. There was a study that found every American brings up Trump daily in conversation, from his most avid supporters to his staunch haters. Many of my Trump related blogs average 1,500-2,000 views, local politics will bring in half that and non political blogs like today's blog, " I just found out I won Publishers Clearing House,"will receive a few less. Therefore if you ever wonder why I blog so much about Trump, "you now know the rest of the story."
Trump is good for numbers, not just for this blog but for the network news, newspapers, magazines and any media. Trump knows this, the network's know this, I know this and this is why Trump will continue to win the presidency in 2020. Next week I will go back to blogging about Trump!--WHY? Because my blog numbers go way up, along with the not so much fun of stink eye from many seen on the streets. ;-)
Maybe it's time we all stopped talking politics? It seems to be dividing the country, even Bill Maher who makes a living talking politics has the same message for Thanksgiving! A must watch YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40HdWRZSlAc&feature=youtu.be
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! (Democrats, Republicans, Independents and all unfriended)
God Bless the world!
James "Kimo" Rosen
Publisher/Blogger-n-chief~dakinetalk blog
Blog #2020~Kimo's world's #267
I just found out I won Publishers Clearing House
Plus- A special Thanksgiving message from Bill Maher to stop the political divide
This is a non political blog. My non political blogs usually don't get near as many views as the blogs that are politically motivated.
Local politics do well, the blogs that do best are the blogs that have anything to do with 45, POTUS, (The Donald) Trump. People are obsessed with Trump. There was a study that found every American brings up Trump daily in conversation, from his most avid supporters to his staunch haters. Many of my Trump related blogs average 1,500-2,000 views, local politics will bring in half that and non political blogs like today's blog, " I just found out I won Publishers Clearing House,"will receive a few less. Therefore if you ever wonder why I blog so much about Trump, "you now know the rest of the story."
Trump is good for numbers, not just for this blog but for the network news, newspapers, magazines and any media. Trump knows this, the network's know this, I know this and this is why Trump will continue to win the presidency in 2020. Next week I will go back to blogging about Trump!--WHY? Because my blog numbers go way up, along with the not so much fun of stink eye from many seen on the streets. ;-)
Maybe it's time we all stopped talking politics? It seems to be dividing the country, even Bill Maher who makes a living talking politics has the same message for Thanksgiving! A must watch YouTube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40HdWRZSlAc&feature=youtu.be
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! (Democrats, Republicans, Independents and all unfriended)
God Bless the world!
James "Kimo" Rosen
Publisher/Blogger-n-chief~dakinetalk blog
Blog #2020~Kimo's world's #267
Plus- A special Thanksgiving message from Bill Maher to stop the political divide
I was relaxing last Monday watching Monday Night Football and for some strange reason I picked up the phone, 99.9% of the time I screen all calls on my old fashioned answering machine. The person on the other end congratulated me
and identified themselves as Todd Sloane, an executive with Publishers Clearing House. He asked if I had ever heard of them? (Who hasn't?) He then went on to say, "I was the first place Grand prize winner of $3.9 million dollars and $7,500 weekly for life along with a brand new Mercedes Bentz!"
OK, I said, is this for real? How much money do you want, is this a scam, I wasn't born yesterday. "No scam, just listen." He went on and on. I heard a dog barking in the back ground. I said Mr. Sloane, is that a dog I hear? "Yes, we have security dogs here to protect all our money and prizes."(haha)
He said his team was in my area, "do you want this to be private or public when they show up to take photos tomorrow?" Private I said, I don't want everyone hitting me up for money all at once. "Make sure and be wearing a nice suit or your favorite outfit!"
He asked, "what I would do with the money?" I said I would purchase a nice place of my own and make investments to set myself up for the rest of my life. I would give to my favorite charities and set up a homeless shelter.(You know I was once homeless myself...) "Oh, that's wonderful he said." I also said I would give him a huge tip! ("Oh, Mr. Rosen the Lord is going to bless you, Jesus loves you!")
He went on to talk about how the IRS collects taxes on large sums of money coming into my state from NY state. "It is required for them to take a percentage of the taxes up front, but those taxes would be returned when you get your prize money?" I played along. I thought you weren't asking for money? "You see, this is the IRS not PCH, they need the $825.00, not PCH." I said, sir I am a senior citizen on a fixed income living on Social security. I cannot afford anything close to that. Plus you said there was no money up front. No, the IRS requires this of us to release this prize to you. "Bark, bark," the security dogs are going off again in the background...(Oy vey!)
He finally says, because he is a man of the Lord he will help me, because he knows I am a good man and will do good things with my prize. How much can I afford to send him and he will personally take care of the rest?
Mr. Sloane, I can't let you do that, let me call you back and I'll call my friends and see if I can borrow some money to collect the $825.00. "When will you call back," I said by Friday, "that's to late he said, "the prize people are only in your area for one day, you need to let me know by tomorrow at 9:00 AM." There goes those security dogs again, probably in Nigeria. ;-)
OK Mr. Sloane give me your phone # , he gives me a phone number 347-997-5326. He asked me to repeat it to him slowly and make sure I call him by 9:00 AM to claim my first place prize.
I get off the phone and my first call was to the Kauai Police Department.
The dispatch was very informative and confirmed this was an on-going scam. I said this guy was convincing and I am hip to current events and the news. I could easily see some lonely senior falling for this. I wanted to fall for it, but I knew better, plus I didn't have $825.00. However I am guessing Mr. Sloane would had settled for $50.00, $25.00, even 5.00. I should've had some more fun and seen how far I could had bargained?
The dispatcher was relieved I gave no bank, credit or debit card numbers. She said there's really nothing they can do because these people are usually operating from outside the country, however if it makes me feel better she would send an officer to come talk to me. I said no need, I just want to make a report. Thank you KPD and please everyone beware.
If you get a call that you won a prize and are asked for money up front, It's a scam! Hang Up!
I must admit, for just a minute I actually fantasized what would I do with all that money?I felt like one of the Beverley Hillbillies! Thank you for the dream Mr. Sloane.
Morrow of the story, when it sounds to good to be true, it usually is.
P.S.
Publishers Clearing House impostors keep coming
If you think you’ve won a prize, here are a few things to know:
1-Never send money to collect a prize, sweepstakes check, or lottery winnings. If you have to pay, it’s a scam.
2`Never deposit a check and send back money, even if the funds appear in your account. That’s a sure sign of a scam.
3`If anyone calls asking you to pay for a prize, hang up and report it to the FTC.
Read more;
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/04/publishers-clearing-house-imposters-keep-coming
OK, I said, is this for real? How much money do you want, is this a scam, I wasn't born yesterday. "No scam, just listen." He went on and on. I heard a dog barking in the back ground. I said Mr. Sloane, is that a dog I hear? "Yes, we have security dogs here to protect all our money and prizes."(haha)
He said his team was in my area, "do you want this to be private or public when they show up to take photos tomorrow?" Private I said, I don't want everyone hitting me up for money all at once. "Make sure and be wearing a nice suit or your favorite outfit!"
He asked, "what I would do with the money?" I said I would purchase a nice place of my own and make investments to set myself up for the rest of my life. I would give to my favorite charities and set up a homeless shelter.(You know I was once homeless myself...) "Oh, that's wonderful he said." I also said I would give him a huge tip! ("Oh, Mr. Rosen the Lord is going to bless you, Jesus loves you!")
He went on to talk about how the IRS collects taxes on large sums of money coming into my state from NY state. "It is required for them to take a percentage of the taxes up front, but those taxes would be returned when you get your prize money?" I played along. I thought you weren't asking for money? "You see, this is the IRS not PCH, they need the $825.00, not PCH." I said, sir I am a senior citizen on a fixed income living on Social security. I cannot afford anything close to that. Plus you said there was no money up front. No, the IRS requires this of us to release this prize to you. "Bark, bark," the security dogs are going off again in the background...(Oy vey!)
He finally says, because he is a man of the Lord he will help me, because he knows I am a good man and will do good things with my prize. How much can I afford to send him and he will personally take care of the rest?
Mr. Sloane, I can't let you do that, let me call you back and I'll call my friends and see if I can borrow some money to collect the $825.00. "When will you call back," I said by Friday, "that's to late he said, "the prize people are only in your area for one day, you need to let me know by tomorrow at 9:00 AM." There goes those security dogs again, probably in Nigeria. ;-)
OK Mr. Sloane give me your phone # , he gives me a phone number 347-997-5326. He asked me to repeat it to him slowly and make sure I call him by 9:00 AM to claim my first place prize.
I get off the phone and my first call was to the Kauai Police Department.
The dispatcher was relieved I gave no bank, credit or debit card numbers. She said there's really nothing they can do because these people are usually operating from outside the country, however if it makes me feel better she would send an officer to come talk to me. I said no need, I just want to make a report. Thank you KPD and please everyone beware.
If you get a call that you won a prize and are asked for money up front, It's a scam! Hang Up!
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| For a short minute, I actually fantasized about going form rags to riches. A TV show from my childhood popped into my head. (The Beverley Hillbillies) I could be the Jed Clampett of Kauai! ;-) |
Morrow of the story, when it sounds to good to be true, it usually is.
An edited version of this blog appeared in the
11-20-18 edition of the Garden Island news!
It made the print edition but never got posted online,
“ Scam call worthless but for a good laugh”
P.S.
Publishers Clearing House impostors keep coming
If you think you’ve won a prize, here are a few things to know:
1-Never send money to collect a prize, sweepstakes check, or lottery winnings. If you have to pay, it’s a scam.
2`Never deposit a check and send back money, even if the funds appear in your account. That’s a sure sign of a scam.
3`If anyone calls asking you to pay for a prize, hang up and report it to the FTC.
Read more;
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/04/publishers-clearing-house-imposters-keep-coming
Hana Hou, (Encore)
For you Mr. Sloane! ;-)
25 comments:
Lucky you, maybe it was the guy calling us at 6 this morning telling us we won also!
Too cool. Nobody deserves it more! Congrats, and take care of yourself. Cruisin’ along, from now on...
Allena,
Chester’s niece
Allena, Did you read the blog? ;-)
Apologies, just read the blog, and still, congratulations. You pulled it off better than I have ever read. Yes, indeed, these scams happen often, and more likely succeed against unsuspecting folks of meager means. This is an important public service you have done, since you are read, far & wide. Thanks a million.
Call him back at 9am and record yourself on speaker. It's time to have some real fun.
he called back and I let it go to answering machine. I just wasn’t in the mood to deal with more BS...😇
This is still painful for me to talk about, but I have learned that when I get calls to market my book, & they are charging $ upfront, that too is a scam!
Harmony,Have you paid anyone upfront?
Unfortunately, yes
What was the outcome? How much money?
It's still painful for me to talk about, & I would rather not go into details. The outcome for my book is still pending as it's a holiday book. So I won't know results till later, but I'm not expecting much if anything to happen.
So sorry Harmony, Karma’s a bitch. These folks will suffer one way or another...,
Good one Rabbi :
This is the North Korea IRS representative General Kimchi Trump ,please remit all your winnings to Kim Jong Un or else watch the Kosher Kimchi urns drop all over Kapaa from our drones courtesy of KimJong Un
love & kisses,
Vladimir Putinsky
Great column!
Harmony's Holiday Alphabet Book: for Adults can be purchased on Amazon! They make great Holiday gifts! "The book is a romp through the alphabet with humorous poems about the symbols of the holiday season. Christmas is a beautiful time of the year – unless you’re shopping with hundreds of other people, drinking too much spiked eggnog, or attempting to build a gingerbread house. In her alphabetical collection of short, playful poems for adults, author Harmony Bentosino travels A through Z as she identifies holiday-related headaches, hassles, and happiness."
https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Alphabet-Book-Adults-ebook/dp/B078NGKYRG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542678566&sr=8-1&keywords=Harmony+Bentosino
Tanx, James Kimo Rosen
Sadly you are correct...my parents are in their late '80s and they both got scammed.
Both by PCH...
my Mom was buying so many magazines & my Dad fell for the money & car. I think he sent them $200.
For anyone on a fixed income, doesn’t sound like a lot, but it is...that's their Electric Bill & Food or Medications.
Francine Grace , It’s so sad that the cops can’t do anything since most these scammers operate out of foreign countries. Just let everyone beware! Sorry your folks had to experience that ;-(
Fran, I assume your folks made a police 👮🏻♀️ report? What was their response?
Not sure what they did. Although, I know my Dad spoke to my brother who’s a Police Major on the B.I.
But like I've been told before & as were you, "not much they can do but advise not to give out any personal info."
No matter how many times I block these scammers #'s, they keep calling from different #'s. UGH!!
In this computer age law enforcement should make special laws with other countries to prosecute these type of heinous crimes that cross international lines..
A lot of scamming going on keeps calling and texting and ask to click the sight to get the money Hawaii government owes me. I know it’s a scams. I don’t dare to click on it. PCH it’s a scams too they’ll tell you your almost their when you click it’s another survey it’s on and on. Then ask you to spins the wheel to get a free gift. Of course they’ll ask for your debit card for shipping & handling. Every time they ask for my information I just block and delete. Even you block the calls and put “Scam Likely” another calls and it shows “Scam Likely” and it’s a deferent numbers.
Blows my mind on how so many get away with this😢
It’s sad that many innocent people bites into this kind scams. I got scammed one time and that’s it. I start doing my research even have a group to warn people specially on a dating sites.
If it’s an odd hours it’s a scammer calling us randomly.
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